Five Things to Know Today, July 17, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, July 17, in Montgomery County:

1. Free School Supplies: Families and representatives from nonprofits can pick up free school supplies at the annual Drive for Supplies celebration beginning at 9 a.m. at Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville.

2. Gangs and Crime: The Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety Committee meets at 10 a.m. to discuss gang activity and crime stats in the county.

3. Body Worn Cameras: In Gaithersburg, residents are invited to provide feedback about a draft policy for body worn cameras at a community meeting hosted by the Gaithersburg Police Department. The meeting takes place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, and will include a demonstration of the cameras and a question and answer session.

4. Kentlands Plan: At Gaithersburg City Hall, elected leaders are scheduled to discuss a new sketch plan for the Kentlands Square shopping center. Find out what else is on the Mayor and the City Council’s agenda, here.

5. Book Lovers Take Note: The Aspen Hill Library branch is now open after a refresh that took about eight months. Find out more in this video recap, below:

ICYMI: Montgomery County officials have renamed the Western County Outdoor Pool in Poolesville as the Sarah E. Auer Western County Pool. There are photos from the renaming ceremony posted online here.

Montgomery County celebrated renaming of Western County Outdoor Pool today to honor Sarah E. Auer who served as a swim coach. pic.twitter.com/OKxE7a95bn

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